What is Chorizo con Huevo?
Chorizo con huevo was one of my family's go-to breakfasts growing up. This Mexican breakfast staple consists of chorizo, a type of ground sausage that's seasoned with paprika, vinegar, and chili peppers, and scrambled with eggs. Chorizo and eggs can be made in less than 5 minutes and is often served with refried beans and corn or flour tortillas on the side. The scrambled eggs with chorizo and also be used as a filling for breakfast tacos, which can be easily wrapped in aluminum foil for an on-the-go breakfast.
Why You'll Love This Chorizo and Eggs Recipe
- Quick & Easy - Huevos con chorizo can be made in less than 5 minutes and doesn't require many ingredients.
- Affordable - The eggs, chorizo, and tortillas that this recipe calls for are usually inexpensive ingredients.
Recommended Tools for Making Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo
- Non-Stick Pan - A non-stick pan is essential for scrambling eggs as it ensures the eggs cook gently without sticking, which preserves their creamy texture.
- Silicone Spatula - A versatile kitchen tool, a silicone spatula is ideal for cooking this recipe, as it does not scratch cookware.
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Ingredients You'll Need
- Mexican Chorizo - Chorizo is typically sold uncooked in chubs or links. While pork chorizo is the most popular, there are many varieties, such as beef and soy chorizo. (Here's something funny: In Spanish, "Soy chorizo" translates to "I am chorizo", so many people think the package is chorizo introducing itself!)
- Eggs - I use 2 large eggs per person, but you can use more or less, or different sizes, based on your family's preference.
- Vegetable Oil - While chorizo can be oily on its own, I recommend using a drizzle of oil to avoid the egg sticking to the pan when scrambling.
- Your Choice of Tortillas - While I used the delicious flour tortillas from the HEB Bakery, you can use any type of flour or corn tortillas, both of which are available at most grocery stores.